GRAND RAPIDS, (WZZM) -Mayor George Heartwell has declared a state of emergency for the city of Grand Rapids. The state of emergency went into effect at 1 p.m. Saturday.

The declaration comes after water levels along the Grand River continue to rise. The mayor is concerned about 3 hotels, the J.W. Marriott, The Amway Grand Plaza, and Plaza Towers. Plaza Towers lost power and was evacuated due to flooding in the basement level.